Gladstone Investment (NASDAQ:GAIN) (NASDAQ: GAIN) is a publicly registered business development company (BDC) that provides private debt and equity financing to lower middle-market companies across the United States. Chartered in 2005 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Gladstone Investment focuses on offering flexible capital solutions to businesses seeking growth capital, recapitalizations, or acquisition financing. The company primarily targets established firms with revenues between $10 million and $150 million operating in a diverse array of industries, including manufacturing, business services, healthcare, and technology.
As an externally managed BDC, Gladstone Investment partners with Gladstone Management Corporation to source and structure investments that meet the specific strategic objectives of its portfolio companies. Its financing offerings range from senior secured loans and unitranche debt to preferred and common equity interests. By blending debt and equity instruments, the company seeks to align its interests with those of its portfolio firms, helping provide both stability and growth capital while maintaining strong governance oversight.
Since its inception, Gladstone Investment has cultivated long-term relationships with management teams, family-owned businesses, and private sponsors to support operational improvements, geographic expansion, and strategic acquisitions. The company’s investment professionals, led by Chairman and CEO David A. Gladstone, bring deep industry experience and hands-on operational expertise to their portfolio engagements. This collaborative approach aims to enhance value creation and support sustainable growth for the businesses in which the company invests.
Geographically, Gladstone Investment serves companies throughout the continental United States, leveraging a network of regional contacts and industry advisors. Over the years, the firm has maintained a disciplined underwriting process, focusing on cash flow stability, management quality, and competitive positioning. Through its combination of debt and equity financing, Gladstone Investment plays a key role in fueling the expansion of America’s emerging middle-market enterprises.
